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Bruce PEARSON – BEM

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New South Wales Police Force – Retired

Senior Inspector

 Born 7 June 1923

  Died  16 May 2013

Funeral  22 May 2013

89 years

 

PEARSON, Bruce (BEM).
NX141919 ( Second Australian Imperial Forces for WWII )
7.6.1923 – 16.5.2013
RET. SENIOR INSPECTOR NSW POLICE

Beloved husband of Joyce (decd). Father and father-in-law to Wendy and Warwick, Wayne and Julie and adoring grandfather of Garrick, Odette, Ian, Kayla, Anna, Eliza, Amelia and Charlotte.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for BRUCE to be held in the Palm Chapel of the Macquarie Park Crematorium, cnr Plassey and Delhi Roads, North Ryde, on Wednesday (May 22, 2013) at 2.15pm.

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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 20, 2013
PEARSON, Bruce (BEM).
NX141919
7.6.1923 – 16.5.2013
RET. SENIOR INSPECTOR NSW POLICE
Beloved husband of Joyce (decd). Father and father-in-law to Wendy and Warwick, Wayne and Julie and adoring grandfather of Garrick, Odette, Ian, Kayla, Anna, Eliza, Amelia and Charlotte.Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for BRUCE to be held in the Palm Chapel of the Macquarie Park Crematorium, cnr Plassey and Delhi Roads, North Ryde, on Wednesday (May 22, 2013) at 2.15pm.www.tjandrews.com.aulogo
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 20, 2013

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John Joseph WADE

John Joseph WADE

82 years

unknown which State John served in at this time.

 

WADE, John Joseph.
“Police Officer, Retired”
Late of Redcliffe, Qld., formerly of Greenacre, NSW. Passed away peacefully January 12, 2012.
Aged 82 years
Dearly loved and cherished husband to Violet (dec), loving father and father-in-law to Jennifer and Barry (deceased), Janette and Ray, Greg, Narelle and Barry, and Tracey (dec). Devoted grandpa to Kylie, Jodie, Steven, Brett, Kristen, Christopher and Jared. Loved great-grandpa to Mitchell, Ebony, Jackson, Ethan, Zara, Elijah, Bryce, Riley, Chelsea and 3 more on the way and good friend to many.

A funeral service for JOHN will be held in Brisbane on Friday (January 20, 2012).
Traditional Funerals
Burpengary
07 3888 6633
A local family company.

Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Jan. 17, 2012



Michael John WATKINS

Michael John WATKINS

New South Wales Police – Retired

Police Academy Class 207

Regd #  ?

Inspector

Stations:  Pennant Hills Rescue / GD’s

Born  17 April 1953

Died 14 April 2012

58 years

Illness:  Brain tumor

Gladesville, NSW

Funeral  20 April 2012

 

WATKINS, Michael John.
Retired Inspector of New South Wales Police Force
April 14, 2012,
of Gladesville.

Dearly loved husband of Carolyn, much loved father and father-in-law of Kylie and Stuart, Craig (deceased), Peter and Nicole. Delighted grand- father of William and Elsie. Dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.

Aged 58 years.

Resting peacefully in Gods loving care.

Always in our hearts.

Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial for
MR MICHAEL JOHN WATKINS will be offered in the Church of St Charles Borromeo, 582 Victoria Road, Ryde, on Friday (April 20, 2012), to commence at 10.30 am.

The funeral will leave the church at the conclusion of Mass for Macquarie Park Cemetery, corner of Delhi and Plassey Roads, North Ryde.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, would be appreciated.

 

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=michael-watkins&pid=157075193

http://www.heavenaddress.com/Michael-John-Watkins/408715

 

Michaels brother was the Minister for Police at the time.

Michael also worked at Pennant Hills Rescue / General Duties.

Michael was from Class 207.

It is said that Michael died from brain cancer.

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Geoffrey Frank BEARD

logoGeoffrey Frank BEARD

New South Wales Police Force – Retired

Died 5 December 2012

Funeral  13 December 2012

69 old

BEARD, Geoffrey Frank.
December 5, 2012.
Peacefully at Bellorana Nursing Home, late of Sawtell/Toormina.
Husband of Hilda, loved father of Brendon and Christine, Christopher and Jannelle, Rachel and Brent, grandfather of Madeline, Olivia, Jack, Penny, David and William.

Aged 69 Years

Retired NSW Police Officer, serving in
Darlinghurst (1964-65),
Wagga Wagga (1965-67),
Dunedoo (1967-72),
Cooma (1972-81),
Hay (1981-87)
and Burwood (1987-92).

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Funeral Service for GEOFFREY to be held in the Chapel of the Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive Coffs Harbour on Thursday (December 13, 2012) at 11.30 a.m.
Friends are invited to join the family in the Garden Lounge for light refreshments following the Service.


Hogbin Drive Funeral
Services F.D.A. of N.S.W.
Coffs Harbour 66522822

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=geoffrey-beard&pid=161529570&fhid=13477

 




Robert Gordon BURGESS

NSW Police logo

  Robert Gordon ‘ Burgo ‘ BURGESS

New South Wales Police Force for 32 years

Illness – Cancer

Born  2 January 1946

68 years

Died 17 May 2013

Funeral  23 May 2013

 

Robert Burgess with a 1959 Deux Chevaux
Robert Burgess with a 1959 Deux Chevaux

BURGESS, Robert Gordon.

Late of Cobargo, formerly of Sydney, NSW.

Passed away after a courageous, dignified battle with cancer on May 17, 2013.

Former NSW Police Officer with 32 years service.

Much loved husband of Pamela (Pammy), adored son of Harry and Nancy Burgess (both deceased). Father of Scott, Brooke, David, Matthew and Sean. Adored grandfather of Chelsea, Hayden, James, Anthony, Gabriel and Lenny. Loved and respected by his brother Brian and his family, and deeply missed by so many people.

Aged 68 Years

Relatives and friends are invited to attend ROBERTS Funeral Service, which will be held on Thursday (May 23, 2013), commencing at 11 a.m. at Woronora Crematorium, South Chapel.

Flowers welcomed.

 

LIBERTY FUNERALS

Chatswood 9413 2722

Granville 9637 0322

http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=robert-burgess&pid=164895593




James Devereux CROKE

logoJames Devereux CROKE

( late of Seaforth & formerly of Lismore )

New South Wales Police Force – Retired

Chief Inspector

81 years

Died 15 August 2013

Funeral  20 August 2013

 

CROKE, James Devereux.
Late of Seaforth and formerly of Lismore; retired Chief Inspector, NSW Police.
Passed away in Sydney on Thursday, August 15, 2013

Aged 81 years.

Only son of the late James and Cecilia, much loved brother of Mary Glynn of Lismore. Beloved Uncle of Christopher Glynn (dec’d), Maria Jenkins and Marguerite Glynn of Sydney and their partners. Sadly missed by his extended family and many friends.

Requiescat in pace

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Requiem Mass, for the repose of JAMES’ soul, to be offered at St Carthage’s Catholic Cathedral Lismore, on Tuesday (August 20, 2013) commencing at 10am. Followed by burial at the Lismore Memorial Gardens Lawn Cemetery, Skyline Road Goonellabah.

PARKVIEW FUNERALS
Lismore 02 6625 1996

 

Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 17, 2013
Deveruex may have worked, during his career, at the Country Superintendents Office, Police Headquarters in College St, Sydney.
He also worked at The Facilities Section, Police Traffic Branch, Roseberry ( circa 1975 ) and is described as “one of natures gentlemen who was never heard to say a bad word against anyone else or use any profanity”
In the late 1970’s he was in ‘Recruiting’.
He also worked at Darlinghurst in 1977 / 78.
Is remembered as working from the Facilities Section back around 1974.



Robert John Fredrick CROKER

Robert John Fredrick CROKER

AKA BOB

Late of Urunga & formerly of Orange, NSW

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 141

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  16439

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 1 July 1974

Constable – appointed 1 July 1975

Senior Constable – appointed 1 July 1983

Final Rank = ?

Stations: ?, Cowra ( 1996 ) ( suffered a heart attack ) then Light Duties, Orange ( Light Duties ),

Service: From ? ? pre July 1974? to ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards:  National Medal – granted 29 March 1991 ( Sen Con )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 6 April 2001 ( Sen Con )

BornSunday  31 August 1952

Died on:  Saturday  11 August 2012

Age: 59 yrs  11 mths  11 days

Cause: Heart attack

Event location: Urunga, NSW

Event date: Saturday 11 August 2012

Funeral date: Monday 20 August 2012

Funeral location: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Byng Street, Orange, NSW

Wake location: ?

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Memorial located at: ?

 

 

BOB is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO


FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal


May they forever Rest In Peace


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CROKER, Robert John Fredrick (Bob).
Retired Police Officer
August 11, 2012

Suddenly at Urunga, late of Urunga and formerly of Orange.

Loved father of Alison and Matthew (both of Orange).

A loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle to all his family.

Always remembered by Sue.

Forever In Our Hearts
Aged 59 years

The family and friends of BOB are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Byng Street, Orange on Monday (August 20, 2012), commencing at 12 p.m.

By family request, donations in lieu of flowers may be made at the service to Police Legacy.

NORMAN J. PENHALL
FUNERALS
A.F.D.A. F.D.A. (N.S.W.)
William Street, Orange.
Phone (02) 6362 3751.

 

Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 17, 2012




Barry FITZGIBBINS

logoBarry FITZGIBBINS

New South Wales Police Force – Retired

Detective Sergeant

NSW Police Cadet # 1708

Born 4 September 1944

Died 9 August 2012

67 years

Funeral  14 August 2012

 

FITZGIBBINS, Barry.

( Late of Rose Bay )

Retired Senior Detective Sergeant New South Wales Police Department

August 9, 2012.

Beloved partner of Marie. Adored and loving father of Trent and Angie, loving father-in-law of Linsey. Treasured Poppy of Drew, Hunter, Tyson and Brooke. Cherished friend of John and Jacqueline (Maries son and granddaughter). Brother of Lindsey and Elaine and uncle to their children.

A true Champion of Champions

Relatives and friends of Mr BARRY FITZGIBBINS are advised that his funeral will be held on Tuesday (August 14, 2012).

Cremation will take place at the conclusion of a service commencing at 12.15 pm, in a chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Delhi Road, North Ryde.

 

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http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=barry-fitzgibbins&pid=159062932

http://www.expolicecadets.asn.au/cadets.php

http://www.heavenaddress.com/Barry-Fitzgibbins/417312/

 

Barry possibly worked in the Vice Squad at one time.

 

 

 

 




Herbert ‘ Herb ‘ GILMOUR

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Herbert ‘ Herb ‘ GILMOUR

New South Wales Police Force – Retired

Illness

86 years

Died

Funeral  3 May 2013

 

GILMOUR, Herbert John (Herb).
Late of Waverley, formerly of Dubbo.


Died peacefully at Prince of Wales Hospital after a long illness, aged 86 years.

Loved husband of Marjorie and loving father to Ron and Lee. Beloved “Gramps” of Geoffrey, Amy, Tim and Caitlin. Great-grandfather of Hanah, Zac, Olivia and Ella.

Relatives, friends and Police colleagues of HERB are invited to attend his funeral to be held at the West Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Military Road, Matraville, on Friday (May 3, 2013) commencing at 1.00 p.m.

No flowers by family request.

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Family Owned Since 1887

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Ronald James ‘ Ron ‘ HUGGETT

Ronald James ‘ Ron ‘ HUGGETT

New South Wales Police Force – Retired

Senior Constable

Died  4 March 2012

Glen Innes, NSW

Funeral  8 March 2012

 

HUGGETT, Ronald James  ‘ Ron ‘.


Retired Senior Constable NSW Police Service. March 4, 2012, Late of Lang Street, Glen Innes.

Dearly loved husband of Gloria (deceased), and Miriam (deceased), loved father of Judy, Carol, Linda, Roland and Robert, and father-in-law of Rod, Janice, Robyn and Hermina (deceased), much loved grandfather, and great-grandfather of their families, dear brother of Os, Les (deceased), Cyril (deceased), Mervyn, Noel and Ken.

Relatives and friends are respectfully informed that Rons funeral service will take place, this Thursday (March 8, 2012) at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Glen Innes, commencing at 11:00 am, followed by private cremation.

Horder Family Funerals
Glen Innes 6732 5911
Member FDA

Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Mar. 6, 2012